Greenbrier County Sheriff Bruce Sloan confirmed that Surber is a teacher at Greenbrier East High School.

Deputies said Surber traded illegal prescription pills for marijuana and had "solicited the assistance of a student for the marijuana," WVSN reported. There is no indication that the swap took place on school grounds, the television station reported.

In a statement, Greenbrier County School Superintendent Jeff Bryant said the district is cooperating with authorities.

“All employees are expected to exhibit professional behavior,” Bryant said. “All employees are expected to maintain a safe and healthy environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate responsible citizenship by maintaining a high standard of conduct, self-control, and moral/ethical behavior.